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5 May 2016 3384 comments
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One more Gameweek. One more ScoutCast. The final whistle has almost blown on a remarkable season but we’re determined to fully exploit the final throws.

I’m joined by Jonty, Andy and Luke as we open a bumper 80-minute show with our dedication to Leicester City’s extraordinary title win. We then quickly shift to take on another raft of community questions as thoughts turn to Gameweek 37’s double fixtures.

We run the rule over the protagonists, assessing West Ham’s assets, Eden Hazard’s renaissance and even make an attempt to find a reason to make a late investment in Norwich City. Then necks are put on the block as we review the weekend fixtures, coming clean on our current double Gameweek transfer and captaincy plans.

The ScoutCast is first aired live on our YouTube channel on Wednesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get a heads up on future broadcasts.

You can view the full Google Hangout version of this episode via the second player below or stream the edited audio from this link or the first player.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. vardys party
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Gabriel/Alli/Kane to PVA/Hazard/Carroll. Worth a minus 8?

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Keep Gabriel

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      oooooo dno about shipping kane. i really think they'll beat southampton badly. 3 goal min i see in that game

    3. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Keep Gabby for next week. Looks like it's all over for Mert this season so he'll play vs. Villa.

      Sound moves otherwise for the DGW.

  2. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Im thinking on AoA this week

    Which 2 to play from this lot :

    Simpson Bellerin Gabriel Clyne**
    Fosu-mensah**

    Fosu and clyne is it? Because LVG is set on rotation, i see fosu will play at least once? And clyne?

    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Hmm, I'd say Bellerin and hope Clyne plays. Can't see TFM getting you more than 1 or 2 mins per game as a last min sub.

      1. St. Joseph
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Okay make sense.

        Avoid playing simpson vs everton?

        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          I am probably benching my Lei defender (Morgan) because I think they will concede vs. Everton - far less tension now they've won the league, plus it was a scoring game last time out (3-2 to Leicester) so I can't see the cleanie.

          Simpson offers no attacking upside really so an easy choice I think*

          *don't blame me if he scores lol

          1. St. Joseph
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            Okay.
            Your opinion still make sense for me.
            Cheers

  3. Darth_Newdar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    After Liverpool's victory, is it time to sell Coutinho?

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I reckon so

    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Yeah, I'm doing so

    3. merin
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Thinking about it, but who are you getting instead?

  4. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Everywhere I see Hazard. Anyone not getting him and feel he is massively overhyped?

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Although I've just posted below, I reckon KDB +4 could easily outscore him.

      He did look great in the last two games though

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Not getting him, he could be benched / rested

    3. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Probably is, but I brought him in last week for KDB. Think it was a good move at the time, not 100% sure I would take a hit for him now

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      yep, 2 game wonder

      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        2 seasons + 2 game wonder

    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      o/

      considered him, but I really don't like anyone from Chelsea.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        I agree

    6. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      the way he played on monday second half and remembering what he did last season, couple with the fact he has DGW, its really hard to ignore and it make a lot of sense

    7. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Well I need to remove Coutinho and honestly can't see a better option in midfield amongst those with a DGW (have Payet, Lanzini and Townsend already with Sanchez on my bench).

      So it might be worth rolling the dice in full knowledge that it is a punt. That time of year

      1. merin
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        What about Willian? Or Fab?

        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Yeah definitely those are options.

          As Mark said on the scoutcast Hazard is just an option that excites me more than those two because he could just explode in those games if he's in the vein of form he seems to be entering into

          1. merin
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            But if you couldn't afford Haz, who would you get of Willian and Fab?

            1. Individual
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 days ago

              Oh I see - tough one. Fab for me I think - just about - given he's on pens and an assist machine.

              1. merin
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 2 days ago

                Not a bad choice.
                I'm getting Willian because of his form and so I can afford Mané next week.

  5. Viper
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    *TFM, KDB & Sturridge -> Ivanovic, Hazard & Carroll -8.

    Look ok? (Ivanovic could be Smalling)

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Wouldn't get Ivanovic. Smalling over him for sure.

      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Look good with Smalling then?

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Wouldn't get Smalling. Rather Wham/Sun.

          1. Viper
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 2 days ago

            I can't get Carroll & Cresswell.

            I could go Cresswell/Defoe instead of Smalling/Carroll

    2. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      get smalling

    3. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Who are your other strikers? I'm keeping Sturridge

  6. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Bottomed:

    I have 5.2 to spend on any defender - would be for a hit. Worth it?

    Sakho > ???

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Yep.

      Cresswell, Ivanovic, PVA, Smalling all worth it I think

      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        only PVA falls in price bracket

        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Apologies, missed that.

          PVA or any Sunderland defencr

      2. Daniel Exeter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Only one I can afford would be PVA for -4

        Guess bringing him in for his attacking potential? As don't fancy SUN to keep out Chels and Eve?

        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          I do. Sunderland have a lot more to play for than them and their game is based on clean sheets

  7. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Robles
    Cresswell / Smalling / PvA
    Townsend / Payet / Hazard / Coutinho
    Lukaku / Defoe / Carroll

    Mignolet / Sanchez / Bellerin / Sakho

    Do I gamble on Coutinho or do I take a hit. Bearing in mind I am 35pts behind. The replacements have got to be Barkley, Redmond, Willian (not very sure about that...), Fabregas (or that) , Mata (getting desperate now...)

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I'd consider Redmond.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Mata not nailed at all IMO. He'd be lucky to get one game.

      2. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        I was thinking Redmond. I know it is desperate, but I do fancy at least 1 Norwich clean sheet, that is 1pt for him above the others, who all look likely to concede in one or both.

        Will have to take a look at some stats I think.

        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          Same quandary. I'm thinking of hitting the Hazard alarm because I don't like any other options (I don't like Hazard either, ps!)

          Ugh.

          Let me know what you reckon!

  8. MartialMatas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Nasri and/or Kane to who?
    1FT 2.1 ITB

    Robles
    Smalling Lovren PVA
    Payet Lanzini Hazard Nasri
    Sturridge Defoe Kane

    1. Guru Mediation
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Keep Nasri and Kane in my opinion. Ditch Lovren for Creswell. Team looks good

      1. Funkdoc
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        This actually

    2. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Carroll and Willian

  9. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Best DGW defender to get? (Not West Ham or United)

    Price no bar.

    1. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      PvA or Martin?

      1. pundit of punts
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Which one though.

        I think many may disagree but i see better chances of CS for Norwich than Sunderland.

    2. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Van Aanholt probably?

    3. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Koné.

    4. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Cheers all.

  10. Le Bluff
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Not a fan of Klopp's Liverpool rotation bingo and Jonty's comments have made me think...

    A) Cout + Firmino > Hazard + Noble (-4)

    B) Cout/Firmino > Fabregas

    Tempted for to do B and hold on to Firmino... thoughts?

    1. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I'm holding on to Firmino even if he plays one match I think he will get points, he was really good yesterday

  11. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Is Getting Cresswell worth -4?
    Would get him for Rojo, Bellerin, Simpson, Moreno or Klose money ain't an issue

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Depends how confident you are Moreno will start both

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Klose is out isn't he?

      If so I sell him

      1. TheTinman
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Think it's touch and go, but I'm not sure!

    3. FFFrog
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Klose out for season so take him out!

    4. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I have the same dilemna with Clyne. I think Clyne and Morano will be rested next game but might play against chelsea (but a clean sheet is unlikely)

      Niether of them will play on GW38 as it is 3 days only before C3 final

  12. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Sturridge and Lingard to Defoe and Hazard?

    Would look like (AoA):

    DDG*
    Reid* PvA*
    Hazard* Firmino* payet* Mahrez Sanchez
    Carroll* Defoe* Kun
    *DGW (Kos, Bellerin, Simpson)

    1. Tshelby
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I have done that

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        That's reassuring

        1. Tshelby
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          😀

    2. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Looks a good move to me

      1. KLOPPTOMANIA
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks

  13. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    A. Aguero + Reid + Defoe + Hazard
    B. Aguero + Cresswell + Carroll + Fabregas
    C. Kane + Cresswell + Carroll + Hazard

    Choose one, thanks.

    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Alpha

    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      A

  14. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Repost.

    Lingard-> Redmond worth -4?

    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I would say no.

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Why? Lingard may not start even one game. Mata looming.

    2. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      No

  15. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    i just remembered kane wont have dembele or alli behind him, ahhh, its over for him tbh

  16. Óró Sé…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Hot Topic!

    Robles or Mignolet?

    Who is most likely of minutes/cleanies?

    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Probably Robles although wouldn't hold out too much hope for either unfortunately.

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      It's extremely hard to guess.

      Robles will play both but a clean sheet is a punt
      Mignolet looks likely to keep clean sheet but it is a punt he plays both

    3. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Faced with this last week I ditched for ddg. Migs will be rested, Klopp has said so. Prob robles

      1. Óró Sé…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Hmmm. Is one home game (even) better than 2 away fixtures for a team in poor form. Is it worth a hit to bring in ddg. Life is hard.

        Currently on Migs but very not sure.

        Thanks all.

    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Robles for me.

      Easier for me since I also got Moreno playing.

  17. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    I have 8.1 to spend on a midfielder, who is best option do people think? Thinking Noble but seems knee-jerky.

    1. FFFrog
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Townsend?

      1. Salah Fingers
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        ^ Townsend is a good shout

    2. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I have a similar amount! Not sure who to go for. Who are your candidates?

  18. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Play Cahill or Rojo gwk37 guys? Thanks

  19. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone else TC this GW and AOA next GW? 😀

    1. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Yup!

    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Yes

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Blew my AOA last week, ended up playing 5 defenders anyway. 🙁

  20. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    De Gea, Darlow
    Bellerin, Rose, Fuchs, PVA, Gabriel
    Sanchez, Firmino, Payet, Mahrez, Alli
    Aguero, Kane, Martial

    1FT, 0.4 in bank

    Rose, Alli, Kane -> Martin, Hazard, Carroll worth a -8?

  21. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Buying Hazard.

    But do I SELL KdB or Coutinho?

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Cout

    2. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I think I'll be selling Coutinho.

    3. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Cout

    4. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Probably Coutinho.

  22. Hank Scorpio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Damn you Sturridge.

    Keep or sell? Surely he gets benched vs Watford.

    1. KLOPPTOMANIA
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I've ust entered the 'sell' camp and it feels quite welcoming

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I'll be selling

    3. Funkdoc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I'm keeping as have bigger issues elsewhere

  23. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Listening to the scoutcast, why are a couple of you boys mentioning taking out Ozil and Bellerin? Surely you want them for next week

  24. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Im chasing 50 pts and in a "need" to go a lil bit different with my ML leaders.

    Which one better TC
    A) martial
    B) firmino

    As im sure my ml leaders not going for them both

    1. Salah Fingers
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      A

  25. SuperMario
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Robles
    Lovren // PVA // Fuchs*
    Milner // Payet (c x 3) // Sanchez* // Lanzini
    Kane* // Defoe (vc) // Aguero*

    Darlow // KDB // Bellerin // Fosu-Mensah

    1. SuperMario
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      1 FT and 0.5 in the bank.. Any suggestions??

      Happy to take a hit this week...

      KDB, Miner, Lovren, Kane all open..

  26. Viper
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Which combo is better?

    A. Smalling & Carroll

    B. Cresswell & Defoe

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Prefer A

  27. new article posted
  28. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Who would you play; Simpson or Bellerin?

    If your other two were Smalling and PVA

    1. Fergietime
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Im playing Bellerin, benching simps

    2. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Bellerin.

  29. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Right.. so I know I'm getting WAAAY ahead of myself.. but how would this look for next week:

    Townsend + Payet out for Tadic + Ozil ? -4

    1. TheTinman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      Will be doing something very similar. Kind of feeling Mane and Cazorla though 😉

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        Oh, Cazorla is a great shout 😀

    2. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I'm in board for Townsend to Tadic. Payet have a good fixture vs. Stoke, though.

      I'm curious why Tadic over Mane. Is it because he's on set pieces and pens?

      1. 1NVINCIBLES
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        *on board

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 2 days ago

        tbh I just much prefer Tadic as a player. set pieces help big time, and he's a good deal cheaper, If I go Mané I'd have to get Cazorla in for Payet.

        1. 1NVINCIBLES
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 days ago

          I see. I'm actually looking to bring one of Tadic or Mane this gameweek for a hit. If money is no issue, would you prefer Mane (higher SOT)?

  30. TheTinman
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 days ago

    Mignolet to DDG for a hit?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 days ago

      I'd play Robles.